Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
KUCH (7) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track (Turf) over 1609m, beaten a nose. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Hard to beat. MCGINNIS (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at this track. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. STAR SAVER (3) was in contention on the turn and finished third last start over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt), beaten 12 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. THE BLUE FACTOR (2) finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf). Among the better chances in what looks a nice race.
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on July 25 over 1609m, 12 len behind Fitzgerald carrying 53.5kg at $3.22. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on June 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Buck's Howl with 54.5kg at $3.80. Can take this out.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:38.50 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $3.22 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:37.86 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:39.35 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:12.24 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Oscar Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Moral Man with 56kg at $26.30. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on June 23 over 1710m, 8 len behind Mi Compadre with 56kg at $9.70. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:35.67 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $26.30 |
| 7/12 | 23/06/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | 1:40.83 | 12-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.70 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | 1:36.81 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $23.34 |
| 5/12 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 10-8-5 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $44.60 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | 313 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 57kg | 1:46.49 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $14.78 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,143.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 54kg | 1:37.03 | 2-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1609m, nose behind Moral Man with 54.5kg at $6.60. Before that ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1609m, 24 len behind Susan's Boy carrying 53.5kg at $4.61. With a little improvement can take this out.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/07/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:35.67 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $4.61 |
| 7/9 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $13.20 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53kgs
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At debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Mountaineer Park Turf on July 14 over 1509m, 12 len behind Junior Chief with 54.5kg at $15.30. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $23,222.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1509m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 54.5kg | 1:31.62 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $15.30 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months 6th of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Moral Man carrying 54.5kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs on November 2 over 1710m, 11 len behind Seal Bay carrying 54kg at $16.42. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/07/2026 | 254 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:35.67 | 11-8-6 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $15.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:46.04 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $16.42 |
| 11/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 7-11-11 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $28.46 |
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 9 at Belterra Park Turf on July 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Shane Falco carrying 55kg at $3.20. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1207m, 14 len behind Jack Charles carrying 53.5kg at $28.35. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:37.63 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 26/06/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Agustin Gomez | 53.5kg | 1:11.62 | 1-4-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $28.35 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:43.08 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $46.40 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:11.23 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $52.31 |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | 138 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:11.10 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.01 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 7 over 1609m, 18 len behind Mount Vernon with 54.5kg at $9.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:38.91 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $9.80 |